Ready to manage a $1.5bil Govt broadband project?
The NZ government is planning to invest $1.5billion in improving New Zealand’s broadband. The very first step in execution, identifying an appropriate person to run the first stage, is going to a RFP which is open for a week.
The right person for this role will be a kick-ass programme manager who’s only aim in life is to execute programmes brilliantly. That person is not going to be submitting an RFP. You will have to crowbar them out of an existing position. You need to look for these people - they don’t come to you.
In case you know the right person, you might want to point them at a summary of the tender below. If you want the full details the GETS tender link is: https://www.gets.govt.nz/Default.aspx?show=TenderDetail&TenderID=25618 (login required).
| GETS Reference: 25628 | |
|---|---|
| Title | Programme Manager Broadband Investment Programme |
| Request for Proposal | Ministry of Economic Development |
| General Information |
The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to seek a sufficiently qualified person to manage the implementation of the government’s Broadband Investment Programme. Background: The government has issued a proposal detailing its preferred option for the implementation of its Broadband Investment Policy. The Ministry of Economic Development will be responsible for finalising and then implementing this Policy. This will include analysis of any submissions received on the proposal; finalisation of the policy; and subsequent implementation of the policy through to the establishment of a Crown Investment Agency. The Ministry intends to establish a project team comprising permanent staff supported by consultants. The Programme Manager will lead the project through this initial period. To access the RFP documentation please download from below under file name |
| Respond by Date | Monday, 20th of April 2009 at 12:00 pm |
| Address Enquiries to |
All communications relating to this RFP, or requests for clarification or further information, should be directed in writing to: [email withheld] All requests for clarification or further information must be made prior to Noon Monday 13 April 2009. Any requests for clarification or further information received after this time and date may not be responded to at MED’s sole discretion. Two hard copies of the response and one electronic copy of the response saved in Microsoft Word are to be delivered to: [address withheld] |
To repeat, if you want the full details you’ll need a login to the Government Electronic Tenders Service website, the tender link is: https://www.gets.govt.nz/Default.aspx?show=TenderDetail&TenderID=25618
Wed 8th Apr 2009
